The so-called Freshman 15 — the legendary weight gain that supposedly afflicts many college freshman — can be more accurately called the freshmen five-to-seven pounds, according to two recent studies ...

For generations, the “freshman 15” has loomed over new college students as both a punchline and a warning, but scientists are now mapping out the specific forces that actually push weight up in those ...

The widely believed 'Freshman 15' weight gain is largely a myth. Research shows students gain much less. Factors like disrupted sleep, larger portion sizes, alcohol, irregular schedules, and ...

As the first semester of the school year nears its end, countless college freshmen are becoming aware that their clothes are feeling rather snug. While the so-called freshman 15 may be hyperbole, ...

The "freshman 15," which describes the weight gain experienced by new college students, is an exaggeration, says Jennifer McDaniel, instructor and dietitian with St. Louis University. "There is ...

TEMPE, Ariz. — College students are packing on the pounds. Studies of university students’ eating habits show that they can gain anywhere from six and a half to nine pounds during their freshman year ...

Spring break came and went very fast. Some of us went to help the less fortunate in areas like Mississippi and Honduras. The rest of us did not. Instead of making a decent contribution to civilization ...

Content warning: this article contains content relating to eating disorders and relationships with food. Walking through the dining hall, I contemplate what to eat; the pizza looks good, but I don’t ...

If you’re heading back to school, you don't want to miss these wellness tips. — -- For many teens, the excitement of being away at college often wanes with the reality of weight gain during the ...

Wes Minton of Dallas watched his roommate sit around, drink beer and gain close to the classic freshman 15 at the University of Redlands in California last year. As someone who had struggled with ...

There's proof the Freshman 15 can happen to you. David Levitsky, a professor of nutritional sciences and psychology at Cornell University, released a study last summer that said the Freshman 15 is a ...